Capstone seminar providing an intensive exploration of the Christ-centered nature of the discipline. Involves the preparation and defense of a major academic project and portfolio.

Prerequisites:Senior standing

Survey of literature written in the United States from the early works until 1865. Primary emphasis is placed upon the works of major writers. The course includes references to historical, social, and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Survey of literature written in the United States beginning with works written during the Civil War and continuing into the twenty-first century. The course includes general references to historical, social, and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Survey of English literature from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century (450-1798). Primary emphasis is placed upon the works of major writers, with general references to the historical, social and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature. Parallel reading and reports are required.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Critical reading of and writing about selected tragedies, comedies, and histories of William Shakespeare.

Survey of English literature beginning with the romantic period (1798) and continuing through the modern period. Brief consideration is given to outstanding writers and prominent trends in recent literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Study of the genre of the essay. Students read some of the best contemporary, American non-fiction writing across fields such as the arts, religion, politics, and natural sciences, practicing the techniques found in these models as they develop their own essay style.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102, Sophomore standing

Study of and practice in the composition of imaginative literature, with emphasis on the short story and poetry. Students engage in the close reading of texts, both those written by established writers and those of classmates, practicing and presenting their own creative writing.

Prerequisites:ENGL 101

A workshop course in which students study and practice the principles of writing poetry. Students read and discuss each other's writings as well as those of established poets.

Prerequisites:ENGL 240, Sophomore standing

A workshop course in which students study and practice the principles of writing short fiction. Students read and discuss each other's writings as well as those of established writers.

Prerequisites:ENGL 240, Sophomore standing

Study of advanced techniques in writing fiction and/or poetry. Writing exercises, critique, study of professionals' strategies, and workshop discussion all contribute to students' development of their creative writing skills.

Prerequisites:ENGL 320 or ENGL 321

Study of the poetry and prose of John Milton and other major 17th century British writers, with an emphasis on the religious and political contexts of the literature.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of British literature between 1660 and 1800, including the origins of the English novel.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the poetry and prose of the British Romantic Period, including the poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Keats and the fiction of Austen.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

A study of the Victorian writers of England in both poetry and prose, considered in their relation to the intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic currents of the age.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the contribution of women to the American literary tradition, beginning with the early Puritans and examining the continuing evolution of women's societal roles by reading selections from several different genres.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

A study of the works of select American writers published after 1945.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of select American texts as religious expressions that give voice to writers' foundational beliefs, such as their understandings of God, nature, humanity, and salvation. Students consider the breadth of the diverse American religious imagination as they read the texts of writers such as Emily Dickinson, Ernest Hemingway, Flannery O'Connor, and other contemporary authors.

Prerequisites:ENGL 315, 377, or at least one course numbered ENGL 330-350

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student.

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student.

Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field

Survey of the African American literary tradition with critical reading of and writing about various genres of literature, including essays, poetry, drama, and fiction, by representative African-American authors.

Study of literature written by authors from around the world, as read in translation. Students study texts chosen primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and read the literature through a comparative approach, considering historical, intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic contexts.

Prerequisites:At least one of the following: ENGL 202, 203, 211, or 212

Intensive practice in speaking French. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of oral skills.

Prerequisites:FREN 102, or CLEP score for French Language (Level 2) of at least 50

Intensive practice in the development of writing skills in French. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar.

Prerequisites:FREN 102, or CLEP score for French Language (Level 2) of at least 50

Continuation of skill development in speaking French. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of oral expression reflecting French language patterns.

Prerequisites:FREN 201

Continuation of the development of writing skills in French. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of written expression reflecting French language patterns.

Prerequisites:FREN 202

Introduction to the study of French literature, with concentration on principal authors and their works from the Middle Ages to the present. Students read selections in French and respond to them in French both orally and in writing.

Prerequisites:FREN 301

Introduction to French grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on phonetic pronunciation and on the principles of grammar. Included are basic question-and-answer drills for real-life situations.

Continuation of skills learned in FREN 101. In addition, reading selections are introduced. Course emphasizes oral comprehension and interacting in real-life situations.

Prerequisites:FREN 101 or placement test

Intensive practice in speaking Spanish. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of oral skills.

Prerequisites:SPAN 102, or CLEP score for Spanish Language (Level 2) of at least 50

Intensive practice in the development of writing skills in Spanish. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar.

Prerequisites:SPAN 102, or CLEP score for Spanish Language (Level 2) of at least 50

Continuation of skill development in speaking Spanish. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of oral expression reflecting French language patterns.

Prerequisites:SPAN 201

Continuation of the development of writing skills in Spanish. Course focuses on the improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on students' development of written expression reflecting Spanish language patterns.

Prerequisites:SPAN 202

Introduction to the study of Spanish literature, with concentration on principal authors and their works from the Middle Ages to the present. Students read selections in Spanish and respond to them in Spanish both orally and in writing.

Prerequisites:SPAN 301

Introduction to Spanish grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on phonetic pronunciation and on the principles of grammar. Included are basic question-and-answer drills for real-life situations.

Continuation of skills learned in SPAN 101. In addition, reading selections are introduced. Course emphasizes oral comprehension and interacting in real-life situations.

Prerequisites:SPAN 101 or placement test